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UC Marin Master Gardener Articles in the Marin Independent Journal

UC Marin Master Gardeners have contributed to the Marin Independent Journal's "Ask a Master Gardener" column every Saturday since 1999. We have a team of dedicated writers who have covered nearly every aspect of gardening for Marin County over the years. Search our archives below by category of interest, or use the search box to locate stories by year, month or specific subject.

 

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oleander bush with pink flowers blooming
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Poisonous plants

March 16, 2024
 When my husband told me he saw a woman picking a bouquet of oleander, I was surprised that someone was unaware of oleander’s toxicity.Nerium oleander contains a potent heart toxin. The leaves and branches are dangerous if burned or used in cooking. It is among the most common calls to the California…
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Oak trees in winter
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Article

Perhaps it’s time to plant an oak tree

January 28, 2022
“Oaks are key to the character and legacy of California — its visual beauty, the vigor of its rivers and streams, the clarity of its air, the richness of its wildlife.” — “Secrets of the Oak Woodlands” by Kate MarianchildStress is in ample supply these days, whether it’s aggravation from the news or…
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